I know this is long, but please at least skim it… stick with me here…..

I’m really trying to move away from traditional social media, so it would mean a lot to me if at least my closest friends followed along, even part-time. I don’t expect everyone to be hanging on my every word, by any means. But browse what I write occasionally. Leave a like or a comment, reach out by email or text if you have my contact info.

I’d love to hear from people outside of Facebook (from which I’m wanting to remove myself permanently). At the very least please check out my “about me” page and find me on other social media where we can connect that is not Facebook/Messenger/Instagram or TikTok. Pretty please!

My preferred ways of keeping in touch:
Texting, Snapchat, Email (in that order). Or through this website…. but I know that’s not for everyone so no worries. In return, please let me know what ways I can keep in touch with you as well, that doesn’t include Meta apps.

I truly hope to see everyone going forward, and not lose touch with some of my oldest friends and favorite humans. I know making changes in social media behavior and participation really makes waves these days. But I really need to do what’s best for me and get away from the old, and turn a page into the new. Even if that means not participating in social media at all for a while.

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As for the changes to this site: for those who haven’t really taken a look around, this place is more than just a blog! If you haven’t already, check out the pages linked at the top. You can find out more about me, more about the blogging part, info about what book I’m currently reading, and games I’m into – even how to game with me! I’m sure there will be more pages in the future. What would you like to see?

Now that I have a few months of blogging again under my belt, I decided to make a few small changes to my schedule and content. Nothing huge, just more content over a broader spectrum of topics.

This is the way I post to this blog as of right now:

Every Wednesday, you’ll get a thoughtful, meditative piece on whatever’s been living rent-free in my head—trauma, memory, weather, relationships, family, or whatever else grabs me by the collar that week.

Every Sunday, expect something more rooted in the moment—world events, local happenings, family chaos, personal interests, or just a snapshot of life exactly as it is right now.

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New format for 2026:

Slow Down Sunday – A quiet pause before the week begins. These pieces are meant to be read slowly – reflections, meditations, and gentle sensory journeys to help you breathe, reset, and carry intention into what’s next.

Prompted by me, created by AI, and then carefully proofread and edited by me again. As much as I’d like to create these myself, I’m not quite that talented.

Messy Middle Wednesday – Life as it actually is. Unfinished healing, complicated parenting, grief, growth, miscellaneous events, and whatever else may be happening that week. No neat bows. No pretending. 100% written by me.

Freeform Friday – Where curiosity leads. Song lyrics, movie moments, cultural shifts, personal thoughts, and whatever else shows up loud enough to be written. Honest, unboxed, and human. Credit will be given where credit is due for anything I don’t write myself.

And occasionally, when the mood strikes, I’ll drop a bonus post on a completely rogue day.